Farmhouse; <2 Miles to Stratton Mtn.; 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; Winter Season opt
*Full Winter Season lease available at $32,000 + utilities
Summers are also amazing here!
Spacious Farmhouse, 8 minute drive to Stratton base lodge, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, great room, bathtub, private road, apple orchard, meadow, view. Atomlinking / Atom Linking Turns. Fenced-in dog yard to be completed by November 2026!
This expansive and beautifully renovated farmhouse is set in an apple orchard and is surrounded by a 10 acre meadow on a quiet country road, exactly one and a half miles from Stratton Mountain's access road. It features a very roomy kitchen with Vermont green slate farmers' sink, slate counters and a native pine slab island. The kitchen looks into the great room with vaulted ceiling and fieldstone fireplace. All bathrooms are done in beautiful Vermont slate and Italian limestone. There is also a separate family room with its own smart TV and DVD movie library, just in case the kids need their own space! If you'd like to experience resorts other than Stratton, Magic Mountain is 12 minutes away and Bromley is a 15 minutes drive.
This house is the original Diers Homestead, established in 1940. It was named The Chicken Ranch in the 1960’s. There aren’t any chickens, but there are many forest creatures that wander out of the Green Mountain National Forest & into the meadow. You may see foxes, deer, moose, large marmots, and lots of different birds including wild turkeys & great blue herons. Apple trees of many varieties are scattered around. Come eat freely when they fruit! Make a bonfire on the hill inside a giant fire ring. The beautiful sunrises and sunsets are both visible as the meadow is open to the south, east & west. This is a special place in a perfect location. If you like to explore by foot, there’s a network of private hiking trails and a river to cool off in, both within 1/4 mile from the house. Also easily within walking distance is the village of Rawsonville: Ungrounded Coffee, Meulemans' Craft Draughts, Honeypie, Family Kitchen and Pizzeria, OMG garden center & gift shop (home to the occasional Greenhouse Sessions event!), Mountain Riders, Equipe Sport & the Rawsonville Marketplace where you can get basic supplies and fuel.
Speaking of fuel, if you really want to roll your wheels… Stratton Village is only 8 minutes by car. During the summer, take a gondola ride to the top and check out the fire tower where you can see the entire lower half of Vermont state on a clear day. The village centers of Jamaica, Londonderry and Peru are also very close by and boast great food and crafts. And there’s always Manchester, if you’re seeking lots of shopping and fine dining. Horseback riding is a 15 minute drive from the house at Horses For Hire in Peru. This is a truly authentic experience. Trail rides for all abilities- even the “pony ride” for the little kids is a trail through the woods. Not to be missed! Also in Peru is Bromley Mountain which, during the summer months, becomes The Thrill Zone featuring a giant alpine slide. At Bee Well Homestead in Jamaica, there is authentic BBQ, live music and yoga during the warmer months. The New American Grill in Londonderry has a wide selection of delicious food and their open mic night on Thursdays feature very talented local musicians. Even though it’s so close to all these uniquely wonderful people and their businesses, it is really just off a little country road - the best of both worlds! The owner/caretaker cabin is located on the property, right next door so help with anything house related comes quickly, including snow removal at first light so you’ll never be late for fresh tracks on snowy mornings!
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Jamaica
Located in Jamaica, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Stratton Mountain Resort and Bromley Mountain Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Green Mountain National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Bromley Alpine Slide and Southern Vermont Arts Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
Stratton Mountain Summit Gondola - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
Mount Snow - 35 min drive - 48.5 km
Getting around
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Mid-Mountain Lodge Bar - 13 min drive
Biergarten - 10 min drive
The New American Grill - 12 min drive
River & Rye - 8 min drive
The Maple Leaf Diner - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Farmhouse; <2 Miles to Stratton Mtn.; 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; Winter Season opt pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Farmhouse; <2 Miles to Stratton Mtn.; 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; Winter Season opt?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Farmhouse; <2 Miles to Stratton Mtn.; 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; Winter Season opt?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Farmhouse; <2 Miles to Stratton Mtn.; 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; Winter Season opt?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Farmhouse; <2 Miles to Stratton Mtn.; 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; Winter Season opt located?
This family-friendly Jamaica holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest and Winhall River. Jamaica State Park and Stratton Mountain Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
This house was originally built in 1940 for Henry Diers who owned all of the surrounding lands. Many renovations later, it was a famous ski house for the Stratton, called "The Chicken Ranch House" and is still fondly in the memories of skiers from Stratton's early days. After purchasing the property in 2005, I did a complete renovation of the entire property, opening up the kitchen to the greatroom, installing giant beams in the ceiling, creating the space to the vaulted roof pitch, continuing the fireplace stone all the way up with stone harvested on site, adding additional bathrooms, screened porch, outdoor patio looking out to the apple orchard, giant stone surrounded fire pit at top of hill and artistic details from local artisans... stain glass windows, stone farmers sink and Vermont green slate counters, hand wrought fire screen, and opalescent glass coin mirror, etc.
What makes this property unique
With only an 8 minute drive to Stratton's base lodge and walking distance to the Rawsonville Roost, with it's restaurants, craft beer shop, coffee shop, marketplace, this house is truly a gem and a pleasure to call your winter getaway.